General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Deep green with lime and yellow speckles and spots; greenish white mid vein.
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dumb Cane

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Date: 2020-03-12
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2018-12-01

Date: 2021-04-12
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2020-03-10
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-03-08
In the plant sales area
Location: London, UK
Date: 2020-03-16
New leaf unfurling on Dieffenbachia Reflector
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2019-11-23

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Uploaded by Gina1960
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